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Participation of the Ddelegation of Iraq in the meetings of Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) under item 55 on the Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and ...

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, receives Ms. Dina Zorba, the UN – Women Country Director in Iraq, at the Iraqi House in New York.
During the meeting, they reviewed ...

Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloum, the Permanent Representative of Iraq, addressed the Security Council during the open meeting to discuss the report of the Secretary-General on UNAMI.
He addresses the thanks of the Government of Iraq to Mr. Ján Kubišfor his ...

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq participated in the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on 9/11/2018 to discuss the resolution entitled "Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency".
He point out that; despite the challenges faced by ...

The delegation of Iraq participated in the meetings of Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) under item (57) on the comprehensive review of special political missions. In this regard, on 08/11/2018, deputy head of the Department of International Organizations ...

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohamed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, Ms. Jainen Hennis-Plasschaert, who will begin her duties as head of the UNAMI ...

On 2018/11/2, Second Secretary Nian Fuad Hama Khurshid delivered the statement of the Republic of Iraq to the Third Committee in item 69 on the report of the Human Rights Council.
The statement referred that the Constitution of the Republic of ...

Participation of the Ddelegation of Iraq in the meetings of Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) under item 55 on the Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories. On 13/11/2018, Mr. Alaa M. Ridha Najaf delivered a speech in which he praised the role of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories for its continued efforts to uncover the illegal practices committed by the Occupying Power of (Israel) against the brotherly Palestinian people. He also stressed the need to oblige the Occupying Power to provide all judicial guarantees for detainees from the occupied territories in accordance with fair trial procedures and standards, and to call upon all States Parties to the 4th Geneva Convention to assume their responsibilities to the provisions of this Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, by calling (Israel) to stop violations of international law and international humanitarian law and halt the establishment of settlements on Palestinian territory, and to end the continuous attempts to change the demographic composition of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. He also referred to the welcome of the Government of the Republic of Iraq to the General Assembly Resolution on the Protection of Palestinian Civilians and to the Secretary-General’s latest report, which included options for the Protection of Palestinian Civilians, affirming the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital within 1967 borders.

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, receives Ms. Dina Zorba, the UN – Women Country Director in Iraq, at the Iraqi House in New York.

During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations between Iraq and the United Nations and the role of the organization in empowering Iraqi women in cooperation with the Iraqi government, in particular the Women’s Empowerment Department in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.

Also, Ms. Dina Zorba, briefed on the programs to be implemented at the national and international levels and the participation of Iraqi women in these programs.

Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloum, the Permanent Representative of Iraq, addressed the Security Council during the open meeting to discuss the report of the Secretary-General on UNAMI.

He addresses the thanks of the Government of Iraq to Mr. Ján Kubišfor his efforts in leading the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) during the past years and extended congratulations to his successor, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert,

Also, he pointed out the formation of the new Iraqi government, which adopted a comprehensive ministerial platform based on determinants and priorities of a social, economic and security aspects that will serve all Iraqi citizens as well as will seek to consolidate national identity, promote community participation and protect human rights. Furthermore to establish strategic partnerships with the international and regional environment on the basis of common interests to strengthen Iraq’s standing in the international community.

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq participated in the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on 9/11/2018 to discuss the resolution entitled “Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency”.

He point out that; despite the challenges faced by the Iraqi government in the face of terrorism, it has taken many positive steps with regard to regulatory issues of nuclear and radiological work. Also, “the free Middle East region from nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction are one of the basic steps that contribute to the security and stability of this region” he added.

The delegation of Iraq also stressed that Israel’s initiation of its nuclear disarmament, its accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear party and the subordination of its nuclear facility to the comprehensive safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a very important and urgent necessity for the successful establishment of such a zone.

The delegation of Iraq participated in the meetings of Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) under item (57) on the comprehensive review of special political missions. In this regard, on 08/11/2018, deputy head of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences, Minister Plenipotentiary Dr. Ali Hilal, addressed the Committee on the special political missions in general and United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in supporting the efforts to support national reconciliation give a push to the political process, taking into an account the sovereignty and independence of Member States. And the need for full coordination with the host country during the implementation of the mandate given by Security Council. In the same context, he stated that the Government of the Republic of Iraq welcomes the Secretary-General’s decision to appoint Ms. Jainen Hennis Plasschaert as SRSG and the Head of United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohamed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, Ms. Jainen Hennis-Plasschaert, who will begin her duties as head of the UNAMI mission in Baghdad in mid-December.

The two sides discussed the priorities that should be emphasized during the coming period, which is considered the period of recovery, reconstruction and stability in Iraq, stressing the importance of enhancing the role of women and youth, which are the largest group in Iraqi society and the basis of building a stable and productive society.

The success of the formation of the new government within the specific constitutional dates was also discussed.

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